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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Get 'huge and juicy' tomato plants with one food scrap gardeners say is best
Tomato plants need a lot of nutrients to produce a good crop, and if they don't get enough, it will show in the fruit. But gardeners have shared a simple way to give them a boost Tomatoes are notorious for their hefty appetite for nutrients to produce bountiful crops, but alas, even the richest potting compost isn't quite up to snuff for these hungry plants. Without a proper feast of nutrients, tomato plants soon show signs of hunger, with the underwhelming fruit giving the game away. They're desperate for fertilisers chock-full of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to thrive. For those with green fingers looking to save a penny or two, concocting a homemade fertiliser can be a wallet-friendly alternative to pricey shop-bought organic options, without skimping on the bloom. In other related news, Brits are told to never put one banned item in garden bins as you could face punishment. In search of organic solutions for her tomato troubles, one woman reached out to the Gardening UK Facebook group in pursuit of some sage advice, reports the Express. Emma Wood asked the group: "I've been using this tomato feed from Sainsbury's for a while, but it's run out now. Is there an organic alternative I can use instead?". Banana peels quickly emerged as a stellar recommendation, brimming with potassium, perfect for plumping up tomatoes. Jane Wilson advised: "Banana peels contain potassium, which helps tomatoes to grow more huge and juicy fruit. To use it on your plant either add it to compost first or cut it up and bury it around the plant." Echoing this sentiment, Lisa Marsden confirmed: "Banana peels will fertilise the plant and prevent any diseases from developing." Rosalyn Fair chimed in with her own experience: "When I don't have any of my Tomorite left I often use banana peels. I heard that it's the best as it helps tomato plants to produce bigger fruit." Green-fingered Glenn Fields chimed in: "Even though banana peels don't contain nitrogen, I still feel like it does the best job when fertilising the plant. I used them last year and my tomatoes had never grown so big. I'm hoping for the same outcome this year." Meanwhile, Sara Dunster shared her method: "I like to add a single banana peel to each planting hole before planting the tomatoes. Then in summer I just add one to two peels around the top of the plant's soil around the plant." Banana skins have emerged as the go-to trick for clever gardeners, bursting with potassium levels that help tomato plants transport nutrients and water between cells. This doesn't just boost your harvest but delivers fruit with incredible flavour too. Many gardening fans swear by these kitchen scraps as top-notch fertiliser, especially because they're nitrogen-free. Whilst nitrogen supports plant development, too much creates leafy growth at the expense of fruit production. To boost your tomatoes with a potassium hit using banana peels, simply dig them in close by for a gradual release of nutrients. Best practice is introducing this natural treat at planting time, then adding another helping once fruit formation begins.
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Get your hydrangeas to bloom all summer long with £3 Tesco buy & it makes the flowers bigger too
Plus, the other summer gardening hacks to know IN BLOOM Get your hydrangeas to bloom all summer long with £3 Tesco buy & it makes the flowers bigger too Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ON a mission to spruce up your garden this summer but not sure how to give your blooms the boost they need? Tesco has got you covered with their latest buy - and it's less than a fiver too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Tesco shoppers have been raving about the cheap and cheerful product online Credit: Tesco 2 The tomato food is reportedly perfect for helping hydrangeas bloom Credit: Getty The Levington Tomorite Concentrated Tomato Food isn't just great for growing juicy tomatoes, it can be used on your hydrangeas too. "It is ideal for tomatoes, vegetables and flowering pot plants and produces top quality, full flavoured tomatoes. "Our seaweed comes from a sustainable source in the Nordic region and is collected without damaging the environment," the product description reads. And it has almost a perfect five star rating on Tesco's website too. One happy shopper said: "Really good concentrated food I use for all my flowers and shrubs, they love it! "Good value for money a little goes a long way, easy to mix in the watering can too and easy to store once opened. Bottle can be recycled too. Good price." So, why is it especially good for your hydrangeas? These flowers often struggle to bloom due to undesirable weather temperatures, as well as being planted in the shade and lack of pruning. Another possibility, according to the pros at Home Digest, another may be you need to fertilize your plants. "One way to remedy that particular issue is to consider using Tomorite to encourage new growth, but only if you've considered certain factors such as the age of your hydrangeas, the timing of application, and the amount that should be used," they explained. Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram What is Tomortie? Tomorite is different from other fertilizers because it "contains an unbalanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — having a particularly increased potassium level," the garden pro explained. Because hydrangeas need a lot of potassium to create large blooms, Tomorite can give the extra nutrients it needs. Before using it on your hydrangeas, you should consider if your plant is fully established, it's also best to apply Tomorite during the summer months when your plant is growing. Simply water the soil surrounding the plant, and make sure to avoid getting any of the solution on leaves as this could lead to fungal diseases. As always, be sure to follow the instruction on the bottle for the best results.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Get your hydrangeas to bloom all summer long with £3 Tesco buy & it makes the flowers bigger too
ON a mission to spruce up your garden this summer but not sure how to give your blooms the boost they need? Tesco has got you covered with their latest buy - and it's less than a fiver too. 2 Tesco shoppers have been raving about the cheap and cheerful product online Credit: Tesco 2 The tomato food is reportedly perfect for helping hydrangeas bloom Credit: Getty The "It is ideal for tomatoes, vegetables and flowering pot plants and produces top quality, full flavoured tomatoes. "Our seaweed comes from a sustainable source in the Nordic region and is collected without damaging the environment," the product description reads. And it has almost a perfect five star rating on Tesco's website too. READ MORE ON GARDENS One happy shopper said: "Really good concentrated food I use for all my flowers and shrubs, they love it! "Good value for money a little goes a long way, easy to mix in the watering can too and easy to store once opened. Bottle can be recycled too. Good price." So, why is it especially good for your hydrangeas? These flowers often struggle to bloom due to undesirable weather temperatures, as well as being planted in the shade and lack of pruning. Most read in Fabulous Another possibility, according to the pros at "One way to remedy that particular issue is to consider using Tomorite to encourage new growth, but only if you've considered certain factors such as the age of your hydrangeas, the timing of application, and the amount that should be used," they explained. Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram What is Tomortie? Tomorite is different from other fertilizers because it "contains an unbalanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — having a particularly increased potassium level," the garden pro explained. Because hydrangeas need a lot of potassium to create large blooms, Tomorite can give the extra nutrients it needs. Before using it on your hydrangeas, you should consider if your plant is fully established, it's also best to apply Tomorite during the summer months when your plant is growing. Simply water the soil surrounding the plant, and make sure to avoid getting any of the solution on leaves as this could lead to fungal diseases. As always, be sure to follow the instruction on the bottle for the best results. Gardening tips and hacks How to transform your garden on a How to preserve your favourite flowers at home - Which plants should I be When is the When should I start How What colour of Will my
The Sun
24-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Get your hydrangeas to bloom all summer long with £3 Tesco buy & it makes the flowers bigger too
ON a mission to spruce up your garden this summer but not sure how to give your blooms the boost they need? Tesco has got you covered with their latest buy - and it's less than a fiver too. 2 The Levington Tomorite Concentrated Tomato Food isn't just great for growing juicy tomatoes, it can be used on your hydrangeas too. "It is ideal for tomatoes, vegetables and flowering pot plants and produces top quality, full flavoured tomatoes. "Our seaweed comes from a sustainable source in the Nordic region and is collected without damaging the environment," the product description reads. And it has almost a perfect five star rating on Tesco's website too. One happy shopper said: "Really good concentrated food I use for all my flowers and shrubs, they love it! "Good value for money a little goes a long way, easy to mix in the watering can too and easy to store once opened. Bottle can be recycled too. Good price." So, why is it especially good for your hydrangeas? These flowers often struggle to bloom due to undesirable weather temperatures, as well as being planted in the shade and lack of pruning. Another possibility, according to the pros at Home Digest, another may be you need to fertilize your plants. "One way to remedy that particular issue is to consider using Tomorite to encourage new growth, but only if you've considered certain factors such as the age of your hydrangeas, the timing of application, and the amount that should be used," they explained. Peter O'Mahony shares gardening update 'I've been planning for years' on Instagram What is Tomortie? Tomorite is different from other fertilizers because it "contains an unbalanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — having a particularly increased potassium level," the garden pro explained. Because hydrangeas need a lot of potassium to create large blooms, Tomorite can give the extra nutrients it needs. Before using it on your hydrangeas, you should consider if your plant is fully established, it's also best to apply Tomorite during the summer months when your plant is growing. Simply water the soil surrounding the plant, and make sure to avoid getting any of the solution on leaves as this could lead to fungal diseases. As always, be sure to follow the instruction on the bottle for the best results.
